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a group of people with a common identifying interest that they seek to protect and promote
agricultural interest groups are adamantly opposed to the bill
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Recent Examples of interest group
Valencia’s financial support has come largely from interest groups, including PACs tied to health care, education and law enforcement.
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Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 13 May 2025
There were no public interest groups involved, despite the fact that some related risks, such as the accidental release of new pathogens, was relevant to everyone.
—Eva Amsen, JSTOR Daily, 11 June 2025
This suggests that interest group organizing is currently insufficient to overcome the challenge of getting a representative subsample of those who are affected by legislation to testify.
—Shanna Pearson-Merkowitz, Baltimore Sun, 5 June 2025
Most farmers still sell their rice in the traditional system run by Japan Agricultural Cooperatives, or JA, a powerful interest group with close ties to the governing Liberal Democratic Party.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
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Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 13 May 2025
There were no public interest groups involved, despite the fact that some related risks, such as the accidental release of new pathogens, was relevant to everyone.
—Eva Amsen, JSTOR Daily, 11 June 2025
This suggests that interest group organizing is currently insufficient to overcome the challenge of getting a representative subsample of those who are affected by legislation to testify.
—Shanna Pearson-Merkowitz, Baltimore Sun, 5 June 2025
Most farmers still sell their rice in the traditional system run by Japan Agricultural Cooperatives, or JA, a powerful interest group with close ties to the governing Liberal Democratic Party.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interest group
Noun
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Adjusted earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortization hit 1.8 million pounds, up from 200,000 pounds the year prior.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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While the extent to which sustainable finishing technologies are integrated into their operations varies, all share a common interest in exploring the latest innovations available.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
1 July 2025
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Inside, the report notes that 72% of book challenges come either from pressure groups and officials who have been swayed by them.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Inside, the report notes that 72% of book challenges come either from pressure groups and officials who have been swayed by them.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The owner's dog, Draco, started taking a special interest in one of the power outlets in the hallway.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 June 2025
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Two ensembles are also likely to hold special interest: the Brentano String Quartet on July 15, and the Dover Quartet on July 29.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
22 June 2025
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“Interest group.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interest%20group. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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